Megyn Kelly moving to Fox primetime

7/2/13 2:04 PM EDT

Kelly, who hosts "America Live" from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., will join a new primetime lineup upon her return from maternity leave, according to the press release. Fox News has also signed long-term deals with hosts Bret Baier, Shepard Smith, Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity and Greta Van Susteren and will announce a new schedule at a later date.

"Megyn is an exceptional talent who has successfully filled and surpassed each role we have given her at the network. Her ability to command the screen, delve into the facts and lead a debate is what makes her one of the most sought-after anchors in the business," Fox News chief Roger Ailes said in a statement.

Kelly co-anchored Fox News's 2012 election night coverage alongside Baier and was memorably asked to walk down the studio's hallway to the decision desk after Karl Rove took issue with the hosts for calling Ohio, and the election, for President Barack Obama.